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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,914.76, 55,079.86 and 22,009.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,914.76, 55,079.86 and 22,009.92 is: 30,372.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,914.76 : 55,079.86 = 22,009.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,914.76/55,079.86 = 22,009.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,914.76x = 55,079.86 × 22,009.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,914.76x = 1,212,303,312.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,303,312.21/39,914.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,372.31

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